The world number one will face Copa America winners as the group B match in the confederation cup kicks off today.

Luis Suarez

Uruguay will target to end Spain’s unbeaten run that has been 22 with 15 wins. With Spain being the existing World cup and European champions, they are the favorites while Uruguay with lots of talent not only could challenge Spain but are also fully capable to claim the title.

Spain are taking part in the cup for second time while their last campaign ended in third place while Uruguay also features in the tournament for second time.

Uruguay are yet to deliver some wins as their last seven competitive matches results them only one win. Uruguay are yet to register first win against Spain for the first time as their last 6 meetings results 3 win for Spain and 3 draws.

The Uruguayans will rely in their inform controversial striker Luis Suarez who is Uruguay’s current top scorer in FIFA 2014 world cup qualifiers with 8 goals in his name.

It is assumed that Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes will start ahead of Real Madrid man Casillas who has not played for his club since January but givemegoal.com solely believes Captain Iker Casillas will get chance over Spain’s second choice.

Predicted Lineup

Spain : Casillas, Arbeloa, Pique, Ramos, Alba, Xavi, Busquets, Iniesta, Pedro, Villa, Mata

Formation: 4-3-3

Uruguay: Muslera, M Pereira, Lugano, Godin, Caceres, Perez, Gargano, A Pereira, Cavani, Forlan, Suarez

Formation : 4-3-3

Uruguay will be boosted with Suarez’s return who missed Uruguay’s last win over Venezuela with a suspension.

Prediction

Although the world number one looks stronger with their confidence and recent success, it might be a time when Uruguay will stop their winning streak.

Prediction : Spain 0-1 Uruguay

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